Markand Adhikari’s Diwali gathering draws leaders from media, politics and entertainment
The gathering saw the presence of Jeetendra, Rakesh Roshan, Ashish Shelar, Sudhir Chaudhary, Ashish Chauhan and several prominent personalities
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Published: Nov 5, 2026 9:17 AM | 2 min read
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- Markand Adhikari hosted a Diwali gathering at his residence, attended by notable figures from media, entertainment, politics, business, and bureaucracy.
- Prominent attendees included actors Jeetendra, Rakesh Roshan, and singer Udit Narayan, along with political leaders Ashish Shelar and Sanjay Nirupam.
- The event showcased the Adhikari family's continued involvement in the entertainment industry, featuring the next generation and the cast of Suraag 2.0.
- The gathering served as a platform for informal interactions among professionals from various sectors, highlighting Markand Adhikari's extensive relationships in Indian media and public affairs.
Veteran media entrepreneur Markand Adhikari hosted a Diwali gathering at his residence, bringing together prominent personalities from the media, entertainment industry, politics, business and bureaucracy.
The gathering saw a mix of television executives, film personalities, political leaders and industry veterans, reflecting Adhikari’s longstanding association with India’s media and entertainment industry.
Among the prominent attendees were actors Jeetendra and Rakesh Roshan, filmmaker Indra Kumar, singer Udit Narayan, actors Shekhar Suman, Shailesh Lodha, Rakesh Bedi, Ali Asgar, Aasif Sheikh, Pooja Gor and Karan V Grover.
The event also witnessed the presence of political leaders Ashish Shelar and Sanjay Nirupam, along with BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha.
Several prominent figures from the media and corporate world attended the gathering, including senior journalist Sudhir Chaudhary, National Stock Exchange Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan, former Sony Pictures Networks India CEO N P Singh and Ajay Singh, former Press Secretary to the President of India.
Members of the Adhikari family, including Kailasnath Adhikari, Kaanchan Adhikari, Ravi Adhikari, Pavitra Adhikari and Rubaina Adhikari, were also present and interacted with guests during the festivities.
The gathering also brought together the next generation of the Adhikari family and the lead cast of Suraag 2.0, reflecting the family’s continued engagement with television content and entertainment.
The Diwali celebration provided an opportunity for personalities from different industries to interact in an informal setting, bringing together several generations of professionals associated with Indian cinema, television, journalism and public life.
Markand Adhikari has been a longstanding figure in the Indian television industry, with his contributions spanning content creation, broadcasting and entertainment. The gathering reflected his extensive relationships across the country’s media, entertainment and public affairs landscape.
Ashish Shelar, Markand Adhikari and Kailasnath Adhikari
Jeetendra & Rakesh Roshan
Sudhir Chaudhary & Ashish Shelar
Markand Adhikari, Udit Narayan & Rubaina Adhikari
Adhikari Gen Next with Suraag 2.O lead cast
Shailesh Lodha & Rakesh Bedi
Indra Kumar & Shekhar Suman
Ashish Chauhan (MD& CEO NSE), Sudhir Chaudhary, Ajay Singh (Former Press Secretary to President)
,Sudhir Chaudhary , Ajay Singh (Former Press Secretary to President).jpeg)
Tuhin Sinha N’tl Spokesperson, BJP & Jeetendra
Sanjay Nirupam with Kaanchan Adhikari and Kailasnath Adhikari
Ashish Chauhan with N.P.Singh
Ali Asgar, Rakesh Bedi, Pooja Gor, Karan V Grover, Aasif Sheikh
Aasif Sheikh and Ravi Adhikari
Pooja Gor with Pavitra & Rubaina Adhikari
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